Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo-2026' at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. Addressing the conference, he stated that more than 50 per cent of India's power capacity is now based on non-fossil energy sources, achieved in the year 2025 — 5 years ahead of the target year 2030 set under the Paris Agreement.
The Prime Minister said that India is advancing global clean energy cooperation with the spirit of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future'.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held a round table meeting with more than 50 major investors in the presence of Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi. During this meeting, he highlighted the vast potential and available opportunities in the renewable energy sector in Rajasthan. Additionally, the Chief Minister invited investors to invest in the state. Representatives from prominent companies including Brookfield, ReNew, Aditya Birla Renewables, Jindal Group, and Avaada participated in the round table meeting. The Chief Minister also inaugurated and inspected the stalls of Rajasthan. Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Heeralal Nagar and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas were also present on this occasion.
Rajasthan Ranks First in Renewable Energy Generation and Solar Energy Capacity Installation
The Chief Minister said that Rajasthan occupies the first position in the country in the field of renewable energy generation and solar energy capacity installation. The state government aims to develop approximately 125 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the year 2030. Special focus is being given to solar energy, wind energy, hybrid projects, and energy storage in this direction. He said that the state government has implemented the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy. Furthermore, the ‘Right to Use' policy has been issued to provide land for mega renewable energy projects. Meanwhile, various incentives and facilities are being provided to investors under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024.
Energy Capacity Being Scaled Up with Meticulous Planning
He mentioned that an installed renewable energy capacity of more than 51 thousand megawatts has been established in Rajasthan, out of which the installed capacity of solar energy is more than 45 thousand megawatts. Large solar parks, rooftop solar, wind energy, biomass, and energy storage projects are being expanded in the state. Meanwhile, an action plan for the development of energy storage projects has been prepared to optimise the utilisation of surplus solar energy generation and improve grid management during peak demand.
Event Organised on the Theme ‘Invest, Innovate, Inspire'
The renewable energy capabilities of the state were presented on national and international platforms at the expo. In this international conference organised under the theme ‘Invest, Innovate, Inspire', the possibilities, investment opportunities, and manufacturing capabilities available in the renewable energy sector are being showcased by 13 states and Union Territories of the country, including Rajasthan.
Participation of More Than 130 Countries and Over 400 Exhibitors
Representatives from more than 130 countries are participating in this conference, which is being organised from 2 to 5 November. Meanwhile, more than 400 exhibitors are showcasing cutting-edge technologies and clean energy solutions in solar and wind energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, and other emerging sectors. The objective of the conference is to encourage global investment, industrial partnership, and technological alliances in the field of clean and renewable energy.
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